In the statement Hunnam essentially said that the effect on his life of playing Christian Grey in the film was too much to handle. He cited an: “immersive TV schedule, which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare.”

E.L James, the book’s author, who heard about the news from Charlie Hunnam, expressed no hard feelings for his dropping out of the role.

She Tweeted: “I wish Charlie all the best. x,”

It remains to be seen who will be chosen to play the Christian Grey role in the upcoming movie. It also isn’t clear when the film will commence production due to the recent setbacks.

Here is the unofficial trailer for the movie:

Who would you like to see as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie? Let us know in the comments feed below.